Results 6,561-6,580 of 6,622 for speaker:Seán Kyne

Written Answers — Tobacco-Related Diseases: Tobacco-Related Diseases (20 Sep 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 518: To ask the Minister for Health if the Health Service Executive or Office of Tobacco Control have conducted research on the dangers of counterfeit cigarettes; his views on the necessity of conducting a public information campaign specifically outlining the increased danger associated with counterfeit cigarettes. [24974/11]

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2011)

Seán Kyne: I wish to share time with Deputies Patrick O'Donovan, Andrew Doyle, Liam Twomey, Pat Deering, Noel Harrington and Colm Keaveney.

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2011)

Seán Kyne: I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak on this very important topic, namely, our indigenous industry of agriculture. Many are employed in the sector. It is an export industry and much of the profits are retained in the State. It is very important in a recession that we have a star sector, such as agriculture, and we hope to see it shining brighter and brighter over the coming...

Written Answers — Flood Damage: Flood Damage (14 Sep 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 241: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has condemned the house of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if the file on this issue has been sent to the Department of Social Protection in preparation for the relocation of said person. [22921/11]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (14 Sep 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 310: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has received a file from the Office of Public Works regarding the relocation of a person (details supplied) in County Galway whose house was condemned on foot of the serious flooding in the area; and when a decision will issue on the relocation of said person. [22922/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (14 Sep 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 311: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if Asperger's syndrome is a recognised condition under which the domiciliary care allowance may be granted; and the number of times the list of applicable medical conditions for the scheme is reviewed. [22923/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 220: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding plans for the new community school at Clifden, Connemara, County Galway; and if he will provide a timeframe for the opening of the new school. [21407/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 297: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the timeframe for decisions on the carer's allowance scheme; and if any measures are being taken to speed up the processing time. [21403/11]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 298: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway. [21404/11]

Written Answers — Civil Registration: Civil Registration (14 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding the review of the Civil Registration Act 2004 to enable the registration of the deaths of Irish persons abroad; and if she has examined the legislation as it stands in the UK which was suggested during the adjournment debate of 24 May 2011 on the issue. [20617/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will grant an exemption from the vehicle registration tax in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in view of the fact that this volunteer-led organisation is securing vehicles for use in its vital mountain rescue function. [20137/11]

Written Answers — Consumer Protection: Consumer Protection (13 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 77: To ask the Minister for Finance pursuant to the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2004 and the S.I. 190 of 2005, if he will confirm that sole traders and persons operating a business which is not a limited company are excluded from the definition of consumer for the purposes of being eligible to have a complaint investigated by the Financial Services...

Written Answers — Business Regulation: Business Regulation (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 225: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the next report of the high level group on business regulation is to be published; if he will outline the suggestions made by this group that have been implemented to date; if he will outline the savings to business that have been achieved by these suggestions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20103/11]

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 226: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of the examination of the directive on casual trading by-Laws 2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on services in the internal market, the results of which are eagerly awaited by county councils to enable the drafting and implementation of new by-laws at council level. [20107/11]

Written Answers — Tobacco Control: Tobacco Control (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 466: To ask the Minister for Health, further to Parliamentary Question No. 376 of 24 May 2011, if the tobacco policy review group is considering reviewing the current tobacco control framework in view of the seizure of 6.5 million cigarettes, valued at €2.7 million, on Wednesday, 6 July 2011, as well as an earlier 4.1 million cigarettes which were seized on 25 May 2011; if the...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2001 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: I welcome the introduction of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. I commend the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, and the Minister of State in his Department for the work done. The Bill comprises 15 Parts and this reflects a great deal of hard work and late nights on their part and that of their staff to bring it to the Chamber. I will not touch on all areas,...

Higher Education Grants (7 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for affording me the opportunity to speak on this issue. I appreciate the grave financial difficulties currently facing us, caused by reasons already known and spoken of at length in this Chamber and outside. I acknowledge the commitment and dedication of the Minister, Deputy Quinn, and the Ministers of State, Deputies Cannon and Sherlock, who are working...

Written Answers — Water Fluoridation: Water Fluoridation (6 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 167: To ask the Minister for Health the procedure followed for the fluoridation of public water supplies; if it is carried out by a commercial entity; if so, the tender process followed; the value and duration of the contract. [19195/11]

Written Answers — Jobs Initiatives: Jobs Initiatives (5 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 83: To ask the Taoiseach his views on the timeframe for decisions from the Office of the Chief State Solicitor and his further views that the office would benefit from participating in the jobs initiative such as job bridge which would provide great opportunities for Law and FE 1 exam graduates while also helping to speed up decision-making. [18815/11]

Written Answers — Consular Services: Consular Services (5 Jul 2011)

Seán Kyne: Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide the staffing levels in the Irish Embassy in Canberra, Australia; and the level of assistance it is permitted to provide to Irish citizens who appear before Australian courts. [18514/11]